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American Red Cross

national blood crisis
Health / Medical

Red Cross Blood Crisis Restricts Type O Supplies to Hospitals

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for only the second time in its history as summer donations fell to a four-year low, …

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Blood
Health / Medical

Red Cross Warns Blood Shortage Threatens Hospital Supplies

July 14, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood immediately after its national blood supply dropped nearly 25% in June, creating a widening gap between hospital …

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Blood
Health / Medical

Red Cross Warns of Blood Shortfall as Summer Donations Decline

June 11, 2026June 10, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross is urging blood and platelet donors to schedule appointments as a recent decline in donations threatens to tighten blood supplies heading into the …

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Blood, Platelet Donations
Health / Medical / Social Issues

Red Cross Warns Blood Supply Drop Raises Summer Shortage Risk

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross is urging donors to schedule blood and platelet donations after a sharp decline in appointments reduced the nation’s blood supply by several thousand …

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Summer
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Red Cross Calls for Water, Outdoor Safety This Summer

May 23, 2026May 22, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region issued summer safety guidance for Memorial Day weekend, urging residents across the Philadelphia region to take precautions around water, grilling …

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Summer fun
Social Issues

Red Cross Expands Water Safety Push Ahead of Summer

May 14, 2026May 13, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross is urging families to enroll children in swim lessons and review water safety practices before the summer season, as the organization expands drowning …

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American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania
Volunteerism

Red Cross Marks National Volunteer Week, Highlights Local Needs

April 21, 2026April 20, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region is observing National Volunteer Week by recognizing the role of volunteers and highlighting ongoing needs for additional support across the …

Red Cross Marks National Volunteer Week, Highlights Local Needs Read More

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Health / Medical

Blood Shortage Fears Mount as Red Cross Races to Refill Supply

March 28, 2026March 27, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross is urging residents to donate blood or platelets as spring travel and seasonal activities threaten to disrupt the blood supply, offering a limited-edition …

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Red Cross
Volunteerism

Red Cross Data Shows Multigenerational Volunteer Base in Region

March 13, 2026March 12, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — New data released by the American Red Cross shows that nearly 3,300 volunteers in Southeastern Pennsylvania represent multiple generations, with Generation Z accounting for the largest and …

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Home smoke alarm
Social Services

Red Cross Urges Smoke Alarm Checks as Daylight Saving Time Returns

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region is urging residents to test their smoke alarms as clocks move forward for daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8.

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